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Storm's Response to Sophie Cunningham Controversy

Storm's Response to Sophie Cunningham Controversy

Minority owner Celeste Keaton confronted teenage Sophie Cunningham fans courtside, leading to a public apology from majority owner Ginny Gilder. Now the WNBA has suspended Keaton for 5 home games and fined her. Separately, an anti-trans rally outside the game flopped, and Storm player Stefanie Dolson wore a 'trans rights are human rights' shirt. The controversy continues to develop with concrete consequences.

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Updated Jul 30, 2026